January 7, 2012 Simplicity

January 7, 2012

I'm pretty much still in my jammies.  It's been a simple day and for that I give thanks.  Of course, I hadn't thought to praise God for the simple joy of a day with no plans until I rounded the corner and saw my kiddos joyfully coloring.  It's been a long time since they've all sat down together and colored!  They were just creating and talking and legitimately enjoying each other's company.  My family tends to go, go, go.  All these little plans, outings and events sneak up on us and in a moment our weekends and days are gone.  Of course, we have a great time in the going but I think it's important to just rest and reflect at times.  Right now, I can hear all three of them giggling and I wish I could capture that sound.  Already my children are so independent.  They can all bathe themselves, clothe themselves and if we at least have some bread, peanut butter and jelly, they can feed themselves.  I worry and fret and schedule and fume and their moments with me are like the bubbles that used to delight them; so precious and delicate and gone in a minute!  Emma still likes to whisper and confide at bedtime sharing fears and hopes.  Annabeth can still curl her long body up on my lap and bury her face in my neck for a cuddle.  Jack still giggles at all things boy and just randomly said, "Hey Mom, I love you" today.  If I hadn't paused to consider this day, I might have let that sentence of love float off without notice.  I love you too little ones, enjoy the simple and beautiful days of your life.